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lgbt rights Feb. 8, 2018

Bermuda Reversed Gay Couples’ Right to MarryThey’re the first country to pass and then repeal same-sex marriage.

By Gabriella Paiella
Jan. 20, 2018

Women’s Rights Activists Respond to Trump’s New HHS Division“This just exemplifies the actual changes from this administration that really will affect people’s lives and our democracy.”

By Brittany Stephanis
local politics Dec. 6, 2017

This Man Was Denied a Marriage License by Kim Davis, Now He Wants Her JobDavid Ermold applied to run for Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky today.

By Katie Van Syckle
politics Nov. 8, 2017

Here Are the Most Satisfying Wins of the 2017 ElectionFrom the woman who ran after a politician made fun of the Women’s March to the trans candidate who beat a transphobic state legislator.

By Lisa Ryan
politics Aug. 26, 2017

Trump Reportedly Signs Order Banning Transgender People From Joining MilitaryTrump follows through on his tweets, but leaves the status of openly transgender active service members up to Secretary of Defense James Mattis.

By Jen Kirby
gallery June 27, 2017

This Photographer Chronicled the LGBT Rights Movement in 1970s San FranciscoYou may know Daniel Nicoletta’s work from his Harvey Milk Forever stamp.

By Danielle Cohen
Apr. 26, 2017

Senator Tells High-School Students Some LGBT People Are Asking to Be Bullied“You can be just about anything you want to be, as long as you don’t push it in somebody’s face.”

By Lisa Ryan
Feb. 21, 2017

Trump Will Issue New Guidelines on Treatment of Transgender Students“The president has maintained for a long time that this is a states’-rights issue and not one for the federal government.”

By Lisa Ryan
lgbt rights Dec. 9, 2016

This State’s Supreme Court Just Blocked Birth Certificates for Same-Sex CouplesArkansas Supreme Court says biological parents must be listed.

By Lisa Ryan
lgbt rights Dec. 5, 2016

Walmart Just Settled a Groundbreaking Case for Same-Sex CouplesThe company will compensate same-sex couples whose spouses were denied insurance benefits.

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights Dec. 2, 2016

This Woman’s Court Case Could Secure LGBT Rights in the WorkplaceLegal experts say Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College could go to the Supreme Court.

By Catie L'Heureux
politics Nov. 30, 2016

Every One of Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far Opposes LGBT RightsNot a pro-LGBT lawmaker in sight.

By Claire Landsbaum
politics Nov. 23, 2016

Trump Aide: Elton John Will Play at Inauguration to Show ‘Pro–Gay Rights Stance’A spokesman for Elton John firmly denied this.

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights Nov. 21, 2016

This Insane Bill Would Force Teachers to Out LGBT Students to Their ParentsIt entitles any Texas parent to information on their child’s “general physical, psychological or emotional well-being.”

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights Nov. 11, 2016

This Is the Future of LGBT Rights Under President Trump and It’s Not PrettyMarriage equality is probably safe, but trans rights and anti-discrimination provisions are likely to disappear.

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights Aug. 26, 2016

Most Americans Are in Favor of Laws Protecting LGBT PeopleYes, even Republicans.

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights Aug. 15, 2016

Donald Trump Just Said ‘LGBTQ.’ Here’s Why That’s Unusual.Why most lawmakers don’t include “queer” when they’re talking about the gay community.

By Claire Landsbaum
youth Aug. 11, 2016

A Depressing Chart About How Hard it Is to Be a Gay or Bisexual High-SchoolerWe’d like to think society has made progress on LGBT rights, but something very different is going on in schools.

By Jesse Singal
progress July 25, 2016

Dems to Adopt Most Pro-LGBT Platform in HistoryIn stark contrast to the GOP.

By Claire Landsbaum
horrible things June 16, 2016

LGBT People Most Frequent Targets of Hate CrimesWell before Orlando, this was the case.

By Catie L'Heureux
lgbt rights June 15, 2016

Prince William Is the First Royal to Appear on the Cover of a Gay Magazine“No one should be bullied for their sexuality or any other reason.”

By Catie L'Heureux
transgender rights May 31, 2016

Court Won’t Change Virginia Transgender RulingThe ruling was the first to find transgender students are protected under Title IX.

By Claire Landsbaum
lgbt rights May 25, 2016

Oklahoma’s Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill Rightfully BackfiredFor now, this fight is over.

By Catie L'Heureux
homophobia May 17, 2016

New Survey Shows Frightening Anti-LGBT Bias WorldwideA majority of respondents would be upset if their child were gay.

By Gabriella Paiella
transgender rights May 10, 2016

First Transgender Woman Elected in PhilippinesIt’s a historic victory.

By Gabriella Paiella
lgbt rights Apr. 1, 2016

Federal Judge Puts an End to Mississippi’s Ban on LGBT-Couple AdoptionsNow same-sex couples are free to adopt in all 50 states.

By Eve Peyser
street style June 29, 2015

Body Glitter and Rainbow Eye Shadow at New York’s Pride Parade Colorful scenes from yesterday’s momentous celebration.

By Chris Sorensen
john oliver June 29, 2015

John Oliver Has a Simple Rule for Avoiding TransphobiaIf you wouldn’t ask Jimmy Carter whether he’s circumcised, don’t ask a trans person about their genitals.

By Erica Schwiegershausen
interview June 17, 2015

Now Is a Good Time to Feel Optimistic About Marriage EqualityTalking with Jim Obergefell, the man behind the historic SCOTUS case.

By Erica Schwiegershausen